Country Music Venue Closing, Brewery Moving In: Report

SARASOTA, FL — A popular country music venue is closing its doors to make room for the expansion of a local brewery.

White Buffalo Saloon at 5377 McIntosh Road in Sarasota will shut its doors in that space for good June 19, the venue shared on its Facebook page. The owners said the venue will eventually reopen in a new location, which will be announced later.

Calusa Brewing has purchased the building and the land, and plans to move its taproom there, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported. It will turn its current location on Derek Avenue into its primary production facility. Calusa will also handle some production at the White Buffalo Saloon property.

The White Buffalo Saloon, which opened in 2013, falls under the umbrella of Evie’s, which also owns The Point in Osprey, and Brady’s Neighborhood Bar and Evie’s Express Car Wash in Sarasota.

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The venue will host one final national act before the closure of its McIntosh Road space. Drew Green will take the stage Saturday night. Other events planned include regional act TL Jentgens June 11, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock tribute band High Noon Special June 18, and a closing night party June 19.